Huxford

Huxford is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Hoc", also found in place names such as Hockerton in Nottinghamshire. The suffix "-ford" denotes a river crossing or a ford, suggesting that the Huxford surname may have originally referred to a person residing near a ford named after Hoc.

The Huxford surname is predominantly found in the southern counties of England, with historical records dating back to the medieval period. The name has various spellings and variations, including Huckford and Huckfort.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Huxford include John Huxford, a prominent landowner in Devon during the 17th century, and Emily Huxford, a suffragette and women's rights activist in the early 20th century.

The Huxford surname continues to be borne by families across England, with some descendants having emigrated to other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

In contemporary times, the Huxford surname retains its historic significance and serves as a reminder of England's rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

There are approximately 395 people named Huxford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Huxford.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Martin
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Timothy

Female

  • Caroline
  • Gail
  • Gillian
  • Jeanette
  • Joan
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Sophie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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